This comprehensive 1996 Buick Regal Service and Repair Manual provides detailed instructions, diagrams, and specifications for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing your vehicle. This manual is the same one used by technicians at dealerships, offering vehicle-specific information for all models and repairs.

The manual covers a wide range of topics, including:

* **Maintenance:** Regular maintenance schedules, fluid checks and replacements, and basic care.
* **Engine:** Detailed information on engine components, operation, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
* **Control System:** Understanding the vehicle's electronic control systems, diagnosis, and repair.
* **Mechanical:** Coverage of the vehicle's mechanical systems, including the transmission, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, and steering.
* **Fuel Service Specifications:** Fuel system components, troubleshooting, and repair procedures for optimal fuel efficiency and performance.
* **Emission Control:** Understanding emission control systems, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
* **Intake, Exhaust, and Cooling:** Detailed information on these vital systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Lube:** Recommended lubricants for various components and maintenance guidelines.
* **Ignition, Starting, and Charging:** In-depth coverage of these critical systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Auto Transmission, Clutch, and Manual Transmission:** Detailed information on transmission operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Transfer Propeller Shaft, Drive Shaft, Differential, and Axle:** Thorough understanding of these components, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
* **Suspension:** Comprehensive coverage of suspension systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Tire and Wheel:** Information on tire types, maintenance, and replacement.
* **Brake Control:** Detailed understanding of brake control systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Brake:** Comprehensive information on brake systems, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
* **Parking Brake:** Detailed information on parking brake operation, maintenance, and repair.
* **Steering Column and Power Steering:** Understanding steering systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Air Conditioning:** Detailed information on air conditioning systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Supplemental Restraint System:** Understanding the safety features, diagnostics, and repair.
* **Seat Belt:** Detailed information on seatbelt components, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Engine Immobilizer:** Understanding the immobilizer system, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Cruise Control:** Detailed information on cruise control systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Wiper and Washer:** Understanding wiper and washer systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Door Lock:** Information on door lock mechanisms, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Meter, Audio/Visual, and Horn:** Detailed information on these components, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Windshield, Glass, and Mirror:** Replacing and repairing these components.
* **Instrument Panel:** Understanding the instrument panel, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Seat:** Detailed coverage of seat components, maintenance, and repair.
* **Engine Hood and Door:** Understanding the operation of these components, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Exterior and Interior:** General information on exterior and interior components, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Electrical:** Detailed information on electrical systems, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, and repair.
* **Multiplex/ CAN Communication:** Understanding the vehicle's communication systems, troubleshooting, and repair.

With this manual, you can confidently tackle most repair and maintenance tasks on your 1996 Buick Regal, saving time and money.

The 1996 Buick Regal, a mid-size sedan, marked the last year of the fourth generation of the nameplate, which had been running strong since 1988. Offering a blend of comfort and practicality, the Regal was a popular choice for families and individuals alike. It came in different trim levels, including the base model, the more luxurious GS, and the sporty Grand National. Under the hood, buyers could opt for a 3.1-liter V6 engine, a 3.8-liter V6, or a 3.8-liter supercharged V6 in the Grand National. The 1996 Regal offered a smooth and reliable driving experience, coupled with comfortable seating for five occupants and a decent cargo space. Features like power steering, windows, and locks were standard, while options included air conditioning, cruise control, and a premium sound system.

The 1996 Buick Regal was known for its durability and reliability, making it a popular choice for used car buyers even today. The well-equipped interior, spacious cabin, and comfortable ride made it a compelling option in the competitive mid-size sedan market. While not a sports car by any means, the Regal still provided decent performance, especially with the supercharged V6 engine. However, with the introduction of the fifth generation in 1997, the Regal took on a completely different design language and a more modern platform. The 1996 model remains a testament to Buick's commitment to offering a reliable and comfortable ride, even during the waning years of a generation.